Pindari WA was named Indigenous Business of the Year at the 2025 WA Business Awards on Saturday; recognising the company's performance, growth, workforce capability, and ongoing contribution to Western Australia's resources, government and commercial sectors.
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Dunsborough, Pindari has grown from a small family operated trade business into a major multi-disciplinary contractor with nearly 400 employees; delivering building, electrical, maintenance and labour solutions across the Pilbara, Great Southern, Goldfields and South West regions.
Accepting the award at the Gala Dinner in Boorloo/Perth, Managing Director David Pidek said the recognition reflects the dedication of the entire Pindari workforce.
"This award belongs to our people. Every day, our teams show what strong leadership, commitment and teamwork look like across some of the most demanding operational environments in WA," he said.
"We are incredibly proud of the capability we have built and the quality of service we deliver for our clients.
"Pindari has grown steadily for more than 25 years because we stay true to our values - integrity, accountability, reliability, community and teamwork."
Mr Pidek said the recognition "reinforces the hard work of everyone across our sites and offices, and we look forward to continuing to grow in a way that strengthens our people, our business and the communities we work in".
Pindari said in a statement on Monday that the company's award submission demonstrated the company's "strong financial performance, mature safety systems, investment in technology and governance, and long-term strategic planning".
The judges recognised Pindari's commitment to providing meaningful career pathways, delivering high-quality service to Tier 1 clients, and driving positive outcomes across regional WA.
In addition to its operational performance, the judges highlighted Pindari's commitment to creating employment and career pathways for Indigenous people across Western Australia. This includes long-term investment in training, mentoring and capability-building programs that support employees to grow within the business.
Pindari's continued contributions to community-led initiatives and partnerships were also recognised.
Executive Director Natalie Venosi said the award marks an important milestone for the company's next phase of growth.
"This recognition affirms our strategic direction and the incredible work our teams deliver every day. We are grateful to our clients, industry partners and community organisations who have supported our journey," she said.
